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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 918.58, 1,378.48 and 431.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 918.58, 1,378.48 and 431.68 is: 647.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    918.58 : 1,378.48 = 431.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    918.58/1,378.48 = 431.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    918.58x = 1,378.48 × 431.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    918.58x = 595,062.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 595,062.25/918.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 647.81

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